Software engineer jobs in the United States (42,147 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 42,147
Employers: 7,934

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $145,036Across 9,910 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $61.04Across 1,535 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $130,692Across 42 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $15,326Across 34 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 9%3,865 listings
Hybrid: 8%3,178 listings
On-site: 14%6,054 listings

Not specified: 69% (29,050 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (778), Lockheed Martin (606), JPMC page (594).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Fortinet

Software Development Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $123,000-$151,000.

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Pay: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $123,000-$151,000.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in networking-related software development.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Job Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain networking software for current and future network and security products.
Implement and enhance network protocols and features, including routing, switching, network services, and secure connectivity.
Investigate and resolve network connectivity, interoperability, performance, and stability issues.
Analyze packet flows and optimize network processing for reliability and efficiency.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and QA teams to integrate features and validate functionality across different network environments.
Participate in software design, code reviews, testing, and technical documentation.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of customer-reported network issues.
Deliver high-quality software on schedule and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in networking-related software development.
Strong C/C++ programming experience in a Unix/Linux environment is essential.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, switching, and routing.
Hands-on experience implementing or maintaining network protocols and features, such as VLAN, DHCP, DNS, NAT, multicast, routing protocols, or VPN.
Strong understanding of packet forwarding, routing tables, network interfaces, and protocol state machines.
Experience with Linux network programming, including sockets, inter-process communication, and event-driven or multithreaded applications.
Strong troubleshooting skills using packet captures, protocol analysis, system logs, and debugging tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and GDB.
Familiarity with network configuration and testing in environments involving routers, switches, firewalls, and end devices.
Knowledge of secure coding practices, software testing, and network protocol interoperability testing.
Experience with Git, code reviews, and maintaining production software.
Knowledge of network security technologies, including IPsec, TLS, authentication, and access control, is a plus.
Experience with Linux kernel networking, network drivers, hardware acceleration, or embedded networking platforms is a plus.
Knowledge of Shell or Python scripting for network testing and automation is a plus.

Educational Requirements:

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; M.S. preferred.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $123,000-$151,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on various factors, including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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